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Because Fresno and San Diego are such a short distance from each other, it’s possible to find several direct daily flights between the two cities. Non-stop flights for this route are often serviced by Alaska Airlines. You may also find flights that a layover, which frequently occurs in San Francisco.

An easy way to get from downtown Fresno to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is by driving, which takes around 10 to 15 minutes in total. You can also use public transportation instead if you are looking for a more environmentally friendly way to get here. Bus line 26 will bring you directly to the airport in approximately 30 to 35 minutes.

Driving from San Diego International Airport to the city center typically takes around 10 minutes. Those that would like to take public transportation instead can hop on bus line 923, which will bring you to the heart of San Diego in around 20 to 25 minutes.

San Diego International Airport has its own on-site rental car center that can be found in the arrivals terminal, not too far from the baggage claim. In this center, you’ll be able to choose from a few different companies including Alamo, Avis, and Fox. All of their cars are parked nearby, so it won’t take long for you to get to your rental vehicle.

Among airlines operating Fresno to San Diego flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Fresno and San Diego. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Fresno to San Diego usually depart from Fresno Airterminal (FAT) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Fresno to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $218 round-trip and layover options via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) at $221.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 170 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Fresno to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 14% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 7% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Fresno to San Diego route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $179 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $239, a difference of $60. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Fresno to San Diego flights, with 58% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Fresno to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:22 am
• Latest: departs at 7:21 pm and lands at 8:43 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 22m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 88% above the route average of $218. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Fresno to San Diego takes 1h 22m, covering 314 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Fresno to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $72, which is 62% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 27m, compared with 4h 26m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 5h 10m via San Francisco (SFO).

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Fresno to San Diego range from $155 to $300, with an average of $218 over the past 12 months. Anything below $155 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Fresno to San Diego flights:

• • Alaska Airlines
• • JetBlue